title: A physician assistant rheumatology fellowship.
abstract: A rheumatology postgraduate fellowship for physician assistants was inaugurated in 2004 as a pilot initiative to supplement shortages in rheumatologists. An administrative analysis documented that each PA trainee achieved a high level of rheumatology exposure and proficiency. Classes in immunology, rheumatology, and internal medicine augmented clinical training. Faculty and trainees considered PA postgraduate training in rheumatology worthwhile.
authors.affiliation: George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: Roderick S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Hooker
mesh_terms: D005257:Fellowships and Scholarships; D005380:Financing, Government; D006801:Humans; D010823:Physician Assistants / Q000193:education*; D012219:Rheumatology / Q000193:education*; D014481:United States; D014493:United States Department of Veterans Affairs